What Does Driveway Repair Cost?
Driveway repair costs $175 to $6,000 or more. The repair type sets the tier, and the extent of damage, the condition of the base, and your driveway material decide where inside that tier you land. The figures below assume a standard two-car driveway.
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Crack filling (hairline to 1/2 inch) | $175 to $300 |
| Edge repair | $200 to $650 |
| Asphalt pothole patching (per patch area) | $250 to $600 |
| Patching larger areas | $300 to $1,500 |
| Resurfacing (asphalt overlay, 600 sq ft) | $2,400 to $5,400 |
| Mudjacking (concrete slab lifting) | $2,400 to $6,000 |
| Polyjacking (polyurethane foam lifting) | $3,000 to $8,000 |
Ranges here are national ballpark figures, not quotes. Actual pricing varies by region, home condition, materials, and contractor. How we source cost data.
Repair Types and What They Involve
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crack filling | $175 to $300 | for a professional service call, or $20 to $50 in DIY materials Prompt crack filling is the most cost-effective driveway maintenance investment you can make. |
| Edge repair | $200 to $650 | depending on the linear footage of crumbling edge The contractor cuts back to sound material and patches with hot mix or concrete. |
| Pothole patching | $250 to $600 | for professional hot-mix patching per patch area Cold patch from a bag costs $10 to $20 and is a temporary fix that rarely lasts a full season. |
| Resurfacing | $2,400 to $5,400 | for a 600-square-foot driveway This is the right call when the surface has deteriorated uniformly but the base is still structurally sound. |
Slab lifting: $2,400 to $6,000 for mudjacking, $3,000 to $8,000 for polyjacking. Both raise sunken concrete by injecting material underneath. Mudjacking uses a cement-soil slurry, which is heavier and needs larger holes. Polyjacking uses expanding polyurethane foam, which is lighter, needs smaller holes, and cures faster, at a higher material cost. Both achieve similar results.
Damage Extent, Base Condition, and Material
Extent and Distribution of Damage
The area affected scales cost within any repair type. A single 20-foot crack costs less to fill than 200 linear feet of cracking; one settled slab section costs less to lift than three; resurfacing scales directly with square footage. Localized damage such as a few cracks or one crumbling edge section costs far less than damage spread across the surface, and widespread cracking may push the recommendation from patching to resurfacing or replacement.
Sub-Base Condition
Surface repair on a sound base is straightforward. When the base beneath a cracked or settled section has washed out or compacted unevenly, repairing only the surface produces a fix that fails again within a few seasons. Correcting it means removing the surface, addressing the base, and reinstalling, which adds excavation, base material, and compaction cost above the surface repair quote. Base condition cannot be fully assessed from the surface; it becomes clear when the repair area is opened. Budget a contingency for base work on any driveway with visible settling or drainage problems, and treat a quote that never mentions the base as incomplete. (For more on this, see How Much Does Driveway Repair Cost?.)
Driveway Material
Asphalt repairs generally run 20 to 40 percent less than comparable concrete repairs. Asphalt patching uses hot or cold mix that integrates relatively seamlessly, while concrete patching requires saw cutting, removal of the old concrete, and different repair materials. Mudjacking applies to concrete slabs only, not asphalt. Paver repairs are modest per unit since you replace individual damaged pavers, but sourcing matching units can be difficult on older installations. (For more on this, see Repair or Replace Your Driveway: How to Decide.)
When Repair Stops Making Sense
At the upper end of the repair range, compare the quote against full replacement before proceeding. Resurfacing costs 40 to 60 percent of full replacement and restores appearance and surface integrity for 10 to 15 additional years, which makes it a clear win on a sound base. Mudjacking typically runs 30 to 50 percent less than full concrete replacement for the same area. When the base has failed or damage is widespread, neither will produce a lasting result and replacement is the more economical long-term choice.
Getting an Accurate Quote
A quote based on an in-person assessment of both surface and base condition is the only reliable basis for a repair decision. A remote quote from photographs cannot tell you which repair type is appropriate. The quote should specify the repair type and method, itemize material and labor, and explain what would change the scope mid-project. Drainage correction, base reconstruction, and full replacement fall outside repair scope and are quoted separately.
Timing and location both move the price. Emergency or same-day repairs carry a 25 to 50 percent premium over scheduled work. In high-cost markets, the same repair scope can cost 20 to 40 percent more than in lower-cost areas. Get two or three site-visit quotes on an identical written scope, and ask each contractor what the rate includes and excludes, whether cleanup and disposal are covered, and what the warranty on labor is. (For more on this, see Questions to Ask a Driveway Repair Contractor.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The repair type: crack and edge repair at $175 to $650, patching at $300 to $1,500, resurfacing at $2,400 to $5,400, and mudjacking at $2,400 to $6,000. Within any type, the extent of damage and the sub-base condition decide where the cost falls.
Surface repair on a failed base is temporary. When the base has washed out or compacted unevenly, addressing only the surface produces a repair that recurs within a few seasons. Excavation, base material, and compaction add cost above the surface repair quote.
Cost scales with the area affected: a single 20-foot crack costs less to fill than 200 linear feet of cracking, one settled slab costs less to lift than three, and resurfacing scales with square footage. Only an in-person assessment reveals the full extent.
Asphalt repairs are generally 20 to 40 percent less expensive than comparable concrete repairs. Asphalt patching uses hot or cold mix that integrates relatively seamlessly, while concrete patching requires saw cutting, removal, and different materials.
If the base is sound and the surface has deteriorated uniformly, yes. Resurfacing costs 40 to 60 percent of full replacement and restores appearance and surface integrity for 10 to 15 additional years. If the base has failed, replacement is the better long-term value.
Both lift sunken concrete slabs by injecting material beneath them. Mudjacking uses a cement-soil slurry at $2,400 to $6,000 and needs larger holes. Polyjacking uses expanding polyurethane foam at $3,000 to $8,000, with smaller holes and a faster cure.
Yes. Emergency or same-day repairs carry a 25 to 50 percent premium over scheduled work. Regional rates matter too: in high-cost markets the same repair scope can cost 20 to 40 percent more.
It should be based on an in-person assessment of both surface and base condition, specify the repair type and method, itemize material and labor, and explain what would change the scope. A quote from photographs alone is not a reliable basis for the decision.